The European Union’s only directly elected institution called on the bloc to “further isolate Russia internationally.”
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Top E.U. Official Becomes an Unexpected Wartime Leader
In her annual address, Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, pushed for the bloc to remain firm in the face of Russian aggression.
E.U.’s Top Official Details Plans For Lasting Support of Ukraine
Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the Union message asserted that the European Union would stick together against Russia despite the economic costs.
Greece’s Mitsotakis Fends Off Accusations His Government Spied on Rivals
Revelations that the cellphone of a top opposition politician was tapped have shaken the government and stoked concerns over just how widespread such surveillance is.
Germany, Facing Energy Crisis, Gives Nuclear Another Look
For three decades, nuclear power was one of Germany’s most divisive debates. But with Russia cutting gas, Germans are revisiting their political energy taboos.
Europe Calls Gas and Nuclear Energy ‘Green’
Critics say the decision is likely to reverberate beyond Europe’s borders and hamper its efforts to lead the global climate negotiations.
New Brand of Activist Takes Aim at Ukraine War and Climate Crisis, Together
Led by young women from Eastern Europe, they are cornering Europe’s leaders and pressing them for a total energy embargo on Russia — to end the fighting and to save the planet.
As Ukraine Fights, Does the E.U. Owe It Membership?
Brussels supports Kyiv’s battle against Russia, but gaining full membership to the bloc could take years. Is there another way to bind Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia to Europe?
Leader of E.U. Border Agency Departs After Accusations of Abuses During His Tenure
The head of the agency, which became emblematic of the bloc’s hardening migration policy, has faced mounting allegations of mismanagement, harassment and human rights abuses at Europe’s borders.
Europe Asks China Not to Aid Russia’s War in Ukraine
A first E.U.-China summit in two years was overshadowed by Ukraine and China’s alliance with Moscow and produced few results.